Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Overview

PacSci EMC is seeking two Senior Quality Assurance Engineers to strengthen quality performance in our aerospace and defense manufacturing operations. Each engineer will take independent ownership of manufacturing quality in assigned areas while serving as a quality partner to major customer programs and supporting supplier issues. These visible roles call for sound technical judgment, data-driven problem solving, strong relationships and the ability to mentor others as our quality processes continue to evolve.

Essential Functions

• Own manufacturing quality for assigned areas, working directly with Operations, Engineering and integrated product teams to resolve product and process issues and improve first-pass yield.

• Analyze production and quality data, identify trends and systemic risks, and drive action to reduce nonconformances, recurring defects and corrective-action backlog.

• Lead investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions; use a structured method appropriate to the issue and follow actions through to verified resolution.

• Review engineering requirements, configuration and revisions, manufacturing and acceptance plans, inspection methods and quality records to support alignment with design intent, statements of work and customer requirements.

• Develop and improve manufacturing process validation, control plans, inspection instructions and quality-system documentation; support first article activities, including AS9102 requirements.

• Serve as a quality interface for assigned aerospace and defense customer programs, communicating risks, quality performance and corrective-action status professionally and clearly.

• Review proposals, statements of work and customer requirements with Program Management and cross-functional partners to identify quality and compliance risks early.

• Coordinate quality issues across manufacturing, customer programs, Procurement, Planning, Strategic Sourcing and suppliers, maintaining ownership until resolution.

• Support supplier quality requirements, flow-downs and issue resolution, including occasional supplier visits when needed.

• Make well-supported quality decisions independently; seek peer review or escalate material risks with a clear assessment and recommended path forward.

• Mentor and coach team members through technical problem solving, sound documentation and consistent follow-through; help strengthen proactive quality practices.

• Build effective relationships from the production floor through engineering, customer teams and leadership; influence decisions without direct authority and contribute to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required; manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering and chemistry backgrounds are especially relevant. A master’s degree is a plus.

• Five or more years of hands-on Quality Engineering experience required; ten or more years preferred. Strong ownership, judgment and relevant results can distinguish an exceptional candidate with fewer than ten years.

• Aerospace and defense quality experience strongly preferred. Experience in other highly regulated, high-volume manufacturing environments may be considered when the candidate meets the core quality engineering and AS9100 requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated hands-on manufacturing quality engineering ownership and experience supporting customer or program quality activities. Prior direct customer interaction is valuable, but candidates with strong transferable communication and program experience will be considered.

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process validation, control plans, inspection methods, quality records and corrective action processes.

• Demonstrated use of structured root cause and corrective action methods, such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa or Apollo; 8D experience is preferred.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 required.

• Familiarity with AS9102 / First Article Inspection preferred; role-specific application can be learned.

• Working knowledge of GD&T required; FMEA and process capability/Cpk experience preferred.

• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred; a specific belt certification is not required.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements, analyze quality trends and explain risks and corrective actions to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, suppliers and customers.

• Independent judgment and ownership in decisions with potentially significant safety, customer, program, compliance and financial consequences; ability to seek another perspective and escalate appropriately.

• Strong relationship-building, mentoring and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge decisions constructively and work with people at different levels.

• Positive, curious, detail-oriented and coachable approach; brings recommendations with problems, works effectively with a team and drives actions through completion.

• ERP or manufacturing execution system (MES) experience is beneficial. No specific software platform is required.

Work Environment and Travel

• This position is 100% onsite in Chandler, Arizona.

• The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with staggered eight-hour schedules to support manufacturing operations running approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Urgent mission or customer deliveries may occasionally require later hours or Saturday support.

• Travel is expected to be approximately 5% or less, primarily for problem solving at another site or occasional supplier visits.

Why Join PacSci EMC

• Help shape a more proactive quality organization in a growing aerospace and defense business.

• Own meaningful manufacturing and customer quality work on specialized energetic products that support critical missions.

• Gain broad exposure to integrated product teams, major aerospace and defense customers, Operations, Engineering and supplier quality.

• Work closely with technicians and leaders in a visible role where technical ownership and practical improvements matter.

• Develop toward a technical lead, future leadership position or advanced technical path as opportunities arise.

Export Control Requirement

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.